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Count the Animals, Enjoy the Rides at Capital Holiday Lights

November 04, 2008 | Capital-Saratoga, View by THEME, Winter, family

Capital Holiday LightsGather up the little ones, family and friends to enjoy “An Olde-Fashioned Holiday” at the 12th Annual Capital Holiday Lights in Albany’s Washington Park. Read more »

The Original Family Skiing Experience

October 22, 2008 | Finger Lakes, View by REGION, Winter, family, snow sports

Penn Yan, NY – October 21, 2008 - So many skiers fell in love with their sport when a ski area was a family affair, with the owners running the rope tows and neighborhood kids running the hot cocoa shack. That experience in has not been lost in the Finger Lakes, where great family resorts let you say goodbye to $100 lift tickets, 30-minute lift lines and spending the day trying to find your family instead of skiing with them. Read more »

Forbes Traveler Website: Lake Placid one of USA’s prettiest towns

October 10, 2008 | Fall, Spring, Summer, The Adirondacks, Winter

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – In a time when destination resorts are wondering about the current economic climate and what it will bring in the future, now there is word that Forbes Traveler website has included Lake Placid on a list of America’s Prettiest Towns. Read more »

The First Snowflakes Descend on Albany as the Capital Region Gears Up for Annual Snow Show

September 18, 2008 | Capital-Saratoga, Winter, snow sports

Dates Announced for 2008 Ski & Snowboard Event   

ALBANY, N.Y., September 18, 2008 – As the warm summer months begin to “trail” off, the Capital Region will gear up for the return of the longest-running consumer snow and travel show, the 47th annual Times Union Ski & Snowboard Expo, November  7 – 9. Read more »

Howe Caverns Launches New Web Site

September 16, 2008 | Central-Leatherstocking, Fall, Spring, Summer, View by THEME, Winter, natural attractions

new-howe.jpgHOWES CAVE, N.Y. — Howe Caverns’ Web site, www.howecaverns.com, has an all-new look and new features that offer its virtual guests a way to learn more about the tours, book motel rooms, take virtual reality tours and stay up-to-date on the efforts to expand the caverns’ tour experience. Read more »

ALBANY HERITAGE AREA VISITORS CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR HUDSON 400 CELEBRATION

September 10, 2008 | Capital-Saratoga, Fall, Spring, Summer, View by THEME, Winter, family, history

A journey of learning 

 

ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 10, 2008) — Albany’s Hudson 400th Celebration of Discovery in 2009 includes new educational programs developed to take children on a journey of learning.

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NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES PRE-2010 WINTER OLYMPICS COMPETITIONS TO BE HELD IN LAKE PLACID

September 10, 2008 | The Adirondacks, Winter, snow sports, sport

Lake Placid to Host Numerous World Championships, World Cup and Other Events during 2008/2009 Winter Season

The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and Governor Paterson today announced that Lake Placid will host dozens of winter sports competitions including World Championships and World Cup events in advance of the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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